Everton transfer news, rumours, gossip and speculation including the latest on Moise Kean, Cenk Tosun and Daniel Jebbison.
The pre-match antics played a major role in the hard-fought win against Chelsea and though it was repeated again before the Brentford game, the Toffees were on the wrong end of an agonising defeat. Recent home games at Goodison Park against Chelsea and Brentford saw the visiting teams preparations disturbed as fireworks exploded outside their hotels during the night. It felt like a massive long shot that the club would be able to prise him away from Stamford Bridge as a result, so fans cherished him while they could in the final embers of his loan term. He was recalled by the Blades in January but failed to score amid struggles for regular football. "Jean-Philippe joined the club during the winter transfer window. Everton head into the game knowing a win would secure their survival and Palace officials are rumoured to have made various plans amid concerns that their sleep could be disrupted ahead of their fixture. The reports say that Palace officials have made various plans including a last minute accommodation change at an unknown location outside of Liverpool, rumoured to be in the Manchester area, while flying up on the day of the game is also an option. However, the mood around the stadium has changed as the season draws to a close and the club look to maintain their place in the Premier League. This has led to the club changing the route to the stadium ahead of Thursday night's game to Palace in order to make things safer and to allow more fans to take part. The Russian side confirmed in a statement on Thursday, saying: "The loan agreement with Everton FC is going to expire at the end of May. Jebbison scored his first goal for the club against Everton last season aged just 17, becoming the youngest player to score in their first start in the Premier League. Back in 2013-14, the Toffees managed to secure the loan signing of Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea and the striker played a vital role in Roberto Martinez's side putting up a record Premier League points total for the club.